Predictions for all 32 women's college basketball conference races
In some conferences, there is a clear favorite. Other league races will go down to the wire. Our panel picks each conference front-runner.
2022 Schedule
2022 Schedule
3-2, 1st in OVC
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2021-22 OVC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Austin Peay | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Belmont | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Tennessee Tech | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Morehead State | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |